Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $70.40 | 10.840% | $78.0314 | $78.03 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
Purchase #2 | $125.87 | 13.473% | $142.8285 | $142.83 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
Purchase #3 | $10.99 | 12.710% | $12.3868 | $12.39 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
Purchase #4 | $214.88 | 5.345% | $226.3653 | $226.37 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
Purchase #5 | $69.67 | 12.498% | $78.3774 | $78.38 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
Purchase #6 | $101.25 | 8.478% | $109.834 | $109.83 | $109.85 | $109.80 |
Purchase #7 | $153.46 | 11.728% | $171.4578 | $171.46 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $746.52 | $819.2812 | $819.29 | $819.35 | $819.30 |